Ted Stevens Bows Out of Senate
Nov 21, 2008 After 40 years in the U.S. Senate, the Alaska Republican bid his Capitol Hill colleagues goodbye on Thursday and was given a standing ovation as he finished his speech.
One More Dem in the Senate?
Nov 13, 2008 As Alaska election officials continue to count ballots, Democrat Mark Begich has gone from roughly 3,000 votes down to a lead of about 800. His rival, convicted felon and "series of tubes" prophet Sen. Ted Stevens, will likely be expelled from the U.S. Senate if he somehow wins.
Thousands of Ballots Discovered in Alaska
Nov 11, 2008 Why is Alaska's Sen. Ted Stevens, a felon, leading in his race for re-election after pollsters predicted a decisive loss? It could have something to do with the fact that roughly one-third of the ballots have yet to be counted, and thousands more were just discovered.
Stevens Defends Himself, Blames Others
Oct 17, 2008 Alaska's Sen. Ted Stevens (the Internet as a "series of tubes" guy) testified in his own defense at his corruption trial Friday, blaming the fact that he received $250,000 in free house renovations and gifts first on his wife, then family friends, and ultimately on the many responsibilities of a U.S. senator.
Palin’s Alaska Reaps the Windfall Profits McCain Decries
Sep 3, 2008 Welcome to the People's Republic of Alaska, where every resident this year will get a $3,200 payout, thanks in no small measure to the efforts of Sarah Palin, the state's Republican governor.
Alaska Senator’s Home Improvements Lead to Corruption Charges
Jul 30, 2008 Sen. Ted Stevens of Alaska was indicted Tuesday on seven felony counts in a corruption scandal stemming from some mutual back-scratching he allegedly engaged in with oil service and construction company VECO. The charges against the Republican include secretly accepting renovations to his vacation home in exchange for official favors to VECO.
More Trouble for Sen. Stevens
Aug 3, 2007 AP is reporting that Sen. Ted Stevens may have broken the law by not declaring a gift from a longtime aide. Earlier this week, the FBI and IRS raided Stevens' Alaska home as part of an investigation into the Republican senator's relationship with a local contractor who admitted to bribing Alaskan lawmakers.Sen. Stevens’ Home Raided by FBI
Jul 31, 2007 The FBI has raided the home of Sen. Ted Stevens, the longest-serving Republican in the U.S. Senate's history, who famously described the Internet as "a series of tubes." Agents were apparently searching for documents related to a contracting company that may have profited from relationships with prominent lawmakers.
Bush Uses ‘the Google’
Oct 25, 2006 A CNBC host asked Bush whether he used the most popular search engine on Earth. His response betrayed an unfamiliarity with the Internet not seen in a politician since Sen. Ted "Series of Tubes" Stevens spoke out on the subject.
